Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Man attacks traffic agent who gave him a parking ticket in Brooklyn, police say
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Nov 21, 2024
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
José A. Alvarado Jr. / Gothamist
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Nov 21, 2024
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
An NYPD traffic enforcement agent was attacked on the street while working in Brooklyn on Wednesday by a man the agent had recently ticketed for a parking violation — and the suspect fled the scene in his car — police said on Thursday.
The 57-year-old traffic agent was giving out tickets near Avenue U and East 8th Street in Sheepshead Bay around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday when the man, who was driving an orange BMW, approached the agent and began arguing with him over the ticket, according to officials. Then, the man allegedly hit the agent in the face several times before driving off.
Police said the traffic agent sustained swelling to his face and lips, and paramedics took him to South Brooklyn Health Hospital in stable condition. The NYPD on Thursday continued to search for the suspect, who surveillance footage shows was wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and black-and-white sneakers at the time of the incident.
The orange BMW police say the man who allegedly attacked the traffic agent was driving on Nov. 20, 2024.
NYPD
Assaulting a traffic enforcement agent became a felony in New York City in 2008, putting those agents in the same category as police officers, firefighters and other emergency workers. Anyone convicted of attacking a traffic agent while they are on duty can be sentenced to a maximum of seven years in prison under the law.
The NYPD asked for anyone with information about the incident to call its Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online.
Brittany Kriegstein
Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYPD searching for suspect after fatal stabbing in Queens
Officers responding to a call at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 173rd Street around 1 a.m. found 29-year-old Sulimon Ferrier, who had multiple stab wounds to his chest, police said.
By
Ben Feuerherd
Published Oct 3, 2026 at 4:38 p.m. ET
NYPD: 2 suspects in off-duty officer stabbing tried to rob victim
It’s unclear if the attackers knew the victim was NYPD.
By
Jill Webb
News
NYPD: 2 suspects in off-duty officer stabbing tried to rob victim
It’s unclear if the attackers knew the victim was NYPD.
By
Jill Webb
Astoria-born Chip City announces sudden closure days after former CEO sues
By
Catalina Gonella
US judge tosses Trump lawsuit targeting pro-Palestinian protesters in NJ
By
Willow Higgins
A big, bright Saturn will be the highlight of NYC's fall stargazing season
By
Rosemary Misdary
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .